Wearable Assessment of Thoracic, Cardiac Health and Exercise Performance Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Wearable health technology, particularly smartwatches, has revolutionized personal health monitoring by enabling continuous, non-invasive tracking of various physiological parameters. The potential applications of these devices in cardiology are extensive, but it is crucial to validate their accuracy against established medical-grade devices. The Apple Watch Series 9 (Apple, USA) exemplifies the capabilities of modern smartwatches, offering a wide range of health tracking features. These include heart rate monitoring, detection of irregular heart rhythms suggestive of atrial fibrillation, electrocardiogram recording, blood oxygen level measurement, and comprehensive mobility metrics (including VO2 max, six-minute walk distance, walking speed, step length, double support time, and walking asymmetry). Many of these parameters are highly relevant for cardiovascular patients, potentially aiding in disease progression monitoring and adverse event prediction. However, there is a lack of comprehensive validation studies for these devices in specific cardiovascular disease populations. This investigator-initiated prospective observational study involving 50-100 participants that aims to validate smartwatchbased assessments using medical-grade devices and techniques. The study will focus on adult patients with congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, and coronary artery disease, as well as athletes undergoing cardiovascular assessment. By comparing smartwatch data with established clinical measurements, the investigators seek to determine the reliability and potential clinical utility of these wearable devices in diverse cardiovascular contexts. This research will help bridge the gap between consumer-grade wearable technology and clinical practice in cardiology.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 20 to 70 years old

• Ability to provide informed consent

• History of the following cardiovascular conditions

• Adult congenital heart disease

• Pulmonary hypertension

• Heart failure

• Coronary artery disease

• Athletes undergoing cardiovascular assessment

Locations
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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Department of Medicine Queen Marry Hospital
RECRUITING
Hong Kong
Contact Information
Primary
Chun Ka Dr Wong, Clinical Assistant Professor
wongeck@hku.hk
+852-22553111
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
WatchX
Participants will wear the investigational smartwatch (Apple Watch Series 9) concurrently for pre- and post-SaO2 and VO2max assessment during cardiopulmonary exercise test at Visit 1.~Through one-week study period, participants will record their oxygen saturation data collected by the smartwatch once daily in a provided log, preferably in the morning after waking and before any strenuous activity.~At Visit 2, participants will walk for a 6-Minute walk test and wear the investigational smartwatch (Apple Watch Series 9) concurrently for pre- and post-SaO2 and VO2max assessment during assessment.
Sponsors
Leads: The University of Hong Kong

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov